One Quick Handwriting Transcription Challenge Every Day-for the genealogist in you
Friday, November 30, 2012
No More Queen for Me
This subject of Queen Victoria declared his intent to become a citizen in Illinois in 1870. What is his name?
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Organizing Genealogical Information: A Short Course
I was asked to give people a little advance notice about our next offering of "Organizing Your Genealogical Information."
Our next series of classes and follow up sessions will begin in January 2013. More details are here.
Our next series of classes and follow up sessions will begin in January 2013. More details are here.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
A Pope County Man Registers
This Selective Service registrant was born in 1916 in Dover, Arkansas, and registered for the draft in Pope County. Arkansas.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
A Rabbi Declares
This rabbi declared his intention to become a United States citizen in Dallas, Texas, in 1908. What was his name.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
A NOLA Man Registers
This 1923 native of New Orleans, Louisiana, was working as a shipping clerk when he registered for Selective Service.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving
Here is wishing a "Happy Thanksgiving" to our readers regardless of their location. Don't neglect your living relatives while searching for the deceased ones.
When you need a break from your holiday activities, check out some of the blogs and posts:
When you need a break from your holiday activities, check out some of the blogs and posts:
- Michael's Mayflower ancestors
- Michael's recorded webinars
- Genealogy Tip of the Day Blog
- Rootdig Blog
- Genealogy Search Tip Blog
- Preliminary Chart on Rufus Stephens
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
An 1839 Marriage
Who is getting married in this 1839 marriage record from Indiana? (Ignore the word "Unofficial" as the watermak.)
Sunday, November 18, 2012
A 19-Year Old Registers
This 19-year old Atlanta, Georgia, resident registered for the draft in June of 1942. The 6 foot tall young man weighed 155 pounds.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Out of Context
I know this is out of context, but that's part of the point. This word is from a early 19th century affidavit.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Pre-Black Friday Holiday Specials
We're a little bit ahead this year to get you ahead in your genealogy research.
We're going to be doing other things over the next few weeks, so our "Black Friday" specials are coming early.
Purchase any one(1) of the following starred (*) items by 6 p.m. Central Time on 16 November and we'll give you a free code to download two of our genealogy webinars.
*124 Issues of Casefile Clues for $30
Grow your genealogy research skills over the holiday season.
Not only do we include complete, accurate citations we also discuss ideas of where to go next. We also focus on setting goals and keeping on task.
You can download samples following the link on this page:
http://blog.casefileclues.com/ 2011/11/new-samples-of- casefile-clues.html
http://blog.casefileclues.com/
A complete list of all topics (and order links) can be found here:
http://blog.casefileclues.com/ p/order-back-issues.html
http://blog.casefileclues.com/
*Subscribe to Casefile Clues for $11
You can subscribe to 52 issues of Casefile Clues for only $11--use this link to process your order.
*Short Course--Constructing Database Searches
Increase your genealogy database searching skills with our short course this December--homework is optional
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When you order is processed, we'll contact you about free webinars. You'll need a special code for those downloads.
If these links are not working in your email, visit this webpage:
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Happy Thanksgiving a little early from us!
Michael
We Know Lock
These two Portland, Oregon, businessmen stated in 1892 that they knew Lee Ah Lock and that he was a reputable person upon his re-entry into the United States.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Our Sponsor GenealogyBank
The Daily Genealogy Transcriber is sponsored by GenealogyBank. GenealogyBank offers a variety of digital images and databases by subscription, including the following:
- Genealogy Search (searches the entire site)
- Search Obituaries (modern ones)
- Free Social Security Death Index
- Newspaper Archive (older newspapers)
Consider giving GenealogyBank a try and thanks to them for sponsoring us!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
A Burr Man Applies
This German native was a naturalized citizen and living in Burr, Nebraska when he applied for a United States passport in 1920.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
End of Brick Wall Webinar Give-A-Ways
Off and on for the past year, we've offered free downloads of the first and second installments in my "Brick Walls from A to Z" series. We're turning those coupons off as of 9:00 AM on 12 November. You don't have to play them immediately, but the download does need to take place by that time.
So if you've been waiting or have missed the offer before--now is your chance!
Enjoy!
So if you've been waiting or have missed the offer before--now is your chance!
- The first "Brick Wall From A to Z" webinar--order for free here.
- The second "Brick Wall From A to Z" webinar--order for free here.
Enjoy!
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Constructing Database Searches: A Short Course
Constructing Database Searches:
A Short Course
This three-session course will meet on three Saturdays in December of 2012. For more details visit our announcement page.
This three-session course will meet on three Saturdays in December of 2012. For more details visit our announcement page.
Now that's Handwriting
It's rare to post a whole card, but that may make this one easier to read. This man registered in 1948 in Conway, Arkansas.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
A Georgian Registers in NOLA
This 39-year old native of Atlanta, Georgia, registered for the draft in New Orleans, Louisiana, in February of 1942.
Monday, November 5, 2012
A Cotton Picker Registers
This 18 year old registered for the draft in 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas. His occupation was listed as cotton picker.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
Organizing Genealogical Information--A Short Course
In early November, we're offering a short course on organizing genealogical information--virtually. For more details, visit our complete post here.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
A Greek Immigrates to Florida
This Greek native immigrated in 1908 and declared his intent to become a United States citizen in Florida in 1928.
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